2015-06329. Data Collection Available for Public Comments

ACTION:

60-Day notice and request for comments.

SUMMARY:

The Small Business Administration (SBA) intends to request approval, from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the collection of information described below. The Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35 requires federal agencies to publish a notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information before submission to OMB, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice complies with that requirement.

DATES:

Submit comments on or before May 18, 2015.

ADDRESSES:

Send all comments to Jamie Davenport, Financial Analyst, Office of Microloan, Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street, 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Jamie Davenport, Financial Analyst, Office of Microloan, [e-mail] 202-205-7516, or Curtis B. Rich, Management Analyst, 202-205-7030, [e-mail].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

This information collection is reported to SBA's Office Credit Risk Management (OCRM) by SBA's 7(A) Lenders, Certified Development Companies Microloan Lenders, and Non-Lending Technical Assistance Providers. OCRM uses the information reported to facilitate its oversight and monitoring of these groups, including their overall performance on SBA loans and their compliance with the applicable program requirements.

Solicitation of Public Comments

SBA is requesting comments on (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the agency to properly perform its functions; (b) whether the burden estimates are accurate; (c) whether there are ways to minimize the burden, including through the use of automated techniques or other forms of information technology; and (d) whether there are ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information.

Summary of Information Collection

Title: SBA Lender Microloan Intermediary and NTAP Reporting Requirements.

Description of Respondents: SBA Loan Applicants.

Form Number: N/A.

Total Estimated Annual Responses: 2,422.

Total Estimated Annual Hour Burden: 6,840.

Curtis B. Rich,

Management Analyst.